Summer is motorcycle season — and also the peak season for motorcycle theft. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, 50 percent of the bikes stolen in 2012 were lifted between May and September.

The most common targets for theft are models with street-racing capabilities, but bikes in general are easier to steal than cars because they tend to lack anti-theft technologies. Find out how protect your bike.

And, of course, to ensure you're protected in case of theft, damage, or bodily injury, make sure you have the right motorcycle coverage.